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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.16, 3,927.42 and 1,929.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.16, 3,927.42 and 1,929.24 is: 2,890.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.16 : 3,927.42 = 1,929.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.16/3,927.42 = 1,929.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.16x = 3,927.42 × 1,929.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.16x = 7,576,935.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,576,935.76/2,621.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.68

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